English 9A

English 9A
Syllabus
January 29-February 2, 2007
Trimester II
Week Ten


Monday, January 29, 2007
Hand out Vocabulary 9 words.
Review will be on Wednesday.
Test is on Thursday.
Read outside reading books.
Finish typing “Annotated Bibliographies.” Due on Tuesday.

Tuesday, January 30, 2007
An introduction/definition of the term “allusion” will be given, and you will work on examples.
After this is done, we will begin with the unit over “The Scarlet Ibis” pp. 315-324.
You need to do the “Words to Own” (5) for the story.
Be sure to copy the word, definition, and part of speech.
In addition to these five words, you need to copy, define, and write the part of speech of the following numbered words found throughout the pages of the story “Scarlet Ibis.” #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #13, #16, #17, #19, and #20.
· After this, you are to turn to p. 324 read and then complete a summary over “Meet the Writer.” We will begin the story on Wednesday.
· If have time, you may read outside red dot book or work on vocabulary 9.

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

We will go over the “Words to Own” and other words from “Scarlet Ibis.”
Collect the summary of “Meet the Writer.”
Hand out the study guide for the story.
Begin reading and completing the study guide.
We will go over Vocabulary 9 on Thursday.

Thursday, February 1, 2007

Discuss the “Scarlet Ibis” and study guide questions.
Review for a test on Monday.
Go over Vocabulary words-test on Monday.
Discuss PowerPoint Projects.
If have time, begin unit over The Odyssey.

Friday, February 2, 2007

In lab to work on PowerPoint Projects-mythology
Must have storyboard done in order to begin project.


Power Standards/Objectives:

Vocabulary
9.1.2 Distinguish between what words mean literally and what they imply and interpret what the words imply.
9.1.3 Use knowledge of mythology (Greek, Roman, and other mythologies) to understand the origin and meaning of new words.
Reading:
9.3.4 Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration, dialogue, and soliloquy (when they speak out loud to themselves)
9.3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory (the use of fictional figures and actions to express truths about human experiences), and symbolism (the use of a symbol to represent an idea or theme), and explain their appeal.
9.3.12 Analyze the way in which a work of literature is related to the themes and issues of its historical period.
Writing Application:

9.4.8 Use appropriate conventions for documentation in text, notes, and bibliographies, following the formats in specific style manuals.
9.4.9 Use a computer to design and publish documents by using advanced publishing software and graphic programs.